Burbank City Council Archives - Page 5 of 19

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Councilman Dr. David Gordon at the city council meeting in Burbank September 15, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 24, 2015

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Talk of the Town: Sue Georgino’s consulting job

For months now, there has been chatter around B-town about former Burbank Airport Commissioner, Sue Georgino, and where her true loyalties lie. On the city council agenda tonight, a discussion regarding Georgino’s decision to take a consulting job with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority less than a year, after resigning her position as a commissioner on that authority representing the interests […]

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 4, 2015

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Body cameras, mug shots, and the Burbank PD

Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse and his staff made a major push for body camera equipment for 160 officers before the Burbank City Council last month. The pricey proposal, more than a million dollars, lacked the details that most council members felt were necessary, so the motion to move it forward failed. However in light of the developments nationwide about […]

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Water and Power 164 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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City Buzz: Burbank Water and Power letter snafu

Burbank Water and Power is under fire for a warning letter it sent out to thousands of users — a letter threatening further action including fines if water wasting habits are not corrected. Mayor Bob Frutos and Vice-Mayor Jess Talamantes are among the recipients. However in a major screw-up, some residents who are complying with the city ordinance to save […]

Monday, July 13, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 13, 2015

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New terminal for Burbank airport hot topic this week

The hot button issue of a replacement terminal for the Bob Hope Airport will be discussed at two city council meetings this week. Tomorrow at the regular scheduled city council meeting, members will have what Mayor Bob Frutos calls an “open-minded” discussion of the city’s proposal. On Wednesday, July 15, there will be the special joint meeting of the city […]

Monday, July 6, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 6, 2015

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Burbank mayor speaks out about airport rebranding issue

Burbank Mayor, Bob Frutos, is on an urgent mission to reach out to as many residents as possible and he has very little time to do it. Several meetings concerning some major issues involving the Bob Hope Airport are coming up soon. In these meetings, Mayor Frutos believes “the people’s voice” should be heard. One issue, a replacement terminal at […]

Saturday, May 16, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2015

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Burbank City Council approves tougher water restrictions

It’s going to be a lot harder to keep a Burbank lawn green through the coming hot days of summer due to some new water restrictions approved by the city council last Thursday. After a public hearing on the impact of the drought and a new 28 percent water-use reduction imposed by a recent executive order from Governor Brown, council […]

Saturday, May 16, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2015

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New board, committee, and commission members in Burbank

New board, committee, and commission members were appointed by the Burbank City Council last Tuesday. Ninety applicants applied to serve the community in 43 volunteer positions. Here are the names of those selected to serve. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Jackie Waltman Miguel Porras PARK, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD: Barry Gussow Carolyn E. Jackson SUSTAINABLE BURBANK COMMISSION (UNEXPIRED TERM UNTIL […]

Thursday, May 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Burbank public hearing today on new water restrictions

As the heat of summer approaches, Burbank residents are facing even tougher water restrictions. This evening the Burbank City Council will hold a hearing on tightening the restrictions in the city’s Sustainable Water Use Ordinance enacted back in 2009. Right now we’re at stage 11, which allows landscape irrigation for 15 minutes, per station, once a day, three times a week […]

Monday, March 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 23, 2015

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2015 Burbank General Election endorsements

The ballots for the April 14, 2015 Burbank General Municipal Election have begun arriving in the mailboxes and mail slots of the city’s registered voters. In the city council race there’s a run-off involving incumbent Emily Gabel-Luddy, Will Rogers, Juan Guillen, and Chris Rizzotti. Development is still the hot topic as we head into the final weeks of the campaign. Recently, […]